University Business

AUGUST 15, 2024

Our old school cafeteria was sitting unloved, waiting for someone to come along and repurpose it into a more useful, engaging space for the modern learning environment. We have a lot of clubs on campus that needed a place to convene, plus students who really wanted a place where they could go and hang out between classes. So, we had the 7,000-square-foot space ready to convert, but before we started, we really wanted to get student feedback on what they wanted from the space, how they planned to

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EdTech Magazine - Higher Education

AUGUST 14, 2024

The field of artificial intelligence is hot right now, and with so many potential applications for the technology, most of us can’t even imagine them all. Because of the explosion in AI interest, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 11.5 million data-related job openings by 2026, with demand for AI research scientists expected to grow by 19 percent.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

If Dr. Valerie Kinloch could tell her teenage self anything, she’d say “Girl, stop doubting yourself and do not listen to anyone who tells you that you cannot achieve your dreams and goals.” As she pictured herself at 18, she began to uplift and encourage her younger self. Dr. Valerie Kinloch “I would sit Valerie down and tell her, ‘If you want to be a president, get to working on and learning what that means.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 28, 2024

The university says creative writing faculty recommended returning its Jones Lectureships to their “original intent” as short-term teaching appointments for talented writers. A lecturer of 20 years said he thinks there’s a “peasants and lords issue” in the program. Some Stanford University lecturers are likening it to the “red wedding” in Game of Thrones—a massacre of characters by their supposed allies amid what had been billed as a celebratory feast.

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Ed.gov Blog

AUGUST 12, 2024

By: Roberto J. Rodríguez, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Through the Raise the Bar: Lead the World initiative, the U.S. Department of Education is working in partnership with states and school districts to eliminate educator shortages in our nation’s schools. Thanks to the leadership of state and local education Continue Reading The post Department Convenes States to Elevate Support for Educators appeared first on ED.gov Blog.

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Higher Education Whisperer

AUGUST 20, 2024

Greetings from the"Special Conversation with Kent Walker: President of Global Affairs @ Google" hosted by the Australian National University. Dr Walker cautioned against over regulation of AI, suggesting this be by application depending on the output, not input. Regulation of technology is not easy.

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University Business

AUGUST 1, 2024

Many of the most direct predictions about higher education appear poised to become reality as we enter the second half of the decade: the looming demographic cliff, the shrinking pool of first-time students, waning public confidence in higher education and growing skepticism about the value of attending college. The percentage of high school students matriculating immediately to college has fallen to a 10-year low, and the nation’s colleges—now closing at a rate of one per week —may well be faci

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

Dr. Tryan L. McMickens’s scholarship centers on historically marginalized and underserved populations that suffer from inequities, particularly in higher education. The research is rich and ever-manifesting on college campuses for McMickens, an associate professor of higher education and the director of the M.S.Ed. in Higher Education Administration Program at North Carolina Central University, an historically Black university in Durham, North Carolina.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 29, 2024

The number of unionized grad-student workers more than doubled in just over a decade, according to a new report on higher education labor. Most of the growth came at private institutions, where faculty unionization has also spiked. Higher education unionization has been surging. Story after story of successful union drives has suggested this. But a new report, which collected data on more than 95 percent of the collective bargaining relationships between academic workers and their institutions,

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Higher Education Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

Colleges and universities are at the forefront of a cultural shift, as the experiences of COVID-19 and the perspectives of Gen Z students catalyze a more open dialogue about the social and contextual implications of disability. However, disability encompasses a wide range of conditions and manifests differently in each individual. Students with disabilities face extra steps in higher education, carrying the.

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Symplicity

AUGUST 8, 2024

In a recent study conducted by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW) , significant insights emerged about the future landscape of good jobs and the role of four-year degrees in securing them by 2031. For career services professionals, understanding these trends is crucial in guiding students towards successful career paths.

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University Business

AUGUST 21, 2024

College enrollment is bouncing back after a pandemic-era slump. According to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, enrollment grew by 2.5% this spring. Leading the way are the nation’s community colleges. That sector of higher education made up about 55% of the recent bump. But the students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree.

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Higher Education Whisperer

AUGUST 5, 2024

Associate Professor Roslyn Prinsley, Head of Disaster Solutions, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster SolutionsAssociate Professor Roslyn Prinsley, Head of Disaster Solutions, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions is taking about ways to prevent natural disasters.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 12, 2024

In a matter of days, our Black boys and girls will be returning to school. For some, especially our boys, this is not a time of celebration, as it should be. Instead of being taught, they are being unjustly punished - hyper-surveilled and hyper-penalized. The dismal numbers tell the story when it comes to discipline - suspension and expulsion. They do not lie.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 28, 2024

The Virginia women’s college made the change to comport with its founding documents, creating a stricter gender admissions policy than many of its peers. In a move that has upset students, alumnae and faculty, Sweet Briar College announced earlier this month that it was changing its admissions policy and will no longer accept transgender applicants.

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Roompact

AUGUST 1, 2024

In this episode of Roompact’s ResEdChat, Crystal is joined by Dr. Andy Johnson, Director for Operations & Outreach at the University of South Florida. Andy shares insights on common questions students and families have as they prepare for campus move-in and highlights the numerous campus partners involved in this major production. Additionally, Andy and Crystal.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 22, 2024

Report that EU proposal on work and study for under-30s could be revisited is denied by government UK politics live – latest updates Ministers have reiterated their opposition to any deal with Brussels allowing young people to live and work in EU countries, after a report said some elements of this could be agreed as part of a wider set of negotiations.

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University Business

AUGUST 7, 2024

With pandemic-era federal stimulus money drying up, the dust is beginning to settle on private colleges’ and universities’ balance sheets. And as the demographic cliff closes in, threatening to wreak havoc starting in 2026, students should be all the wiser on which schools are in good financial health before they park their money. That’s how Forbes frames its latest analysis of nearly 900 private colleges’ finances in which more than half of all schools earned a C or wors

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Higher Education Whisperer

AUGUST 21, 2024

Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty at ANU. Photo by Tom Worthington CC-BY 2014.Greetings from the Australian National University, where Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty are talking about their book "Designing Tomorrow: Strategic Design Tactics to Change Your Practice, Organisation, and Planetary Impact". The event is hosted by ACM SIGCHI Chapter for Canberra and the ANU School of Cybernetics.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

What a difference a summer makes! In the few weeks since announcing her candidacy for president, Vice President Kamala Harris has ignited a level of hope and optimism not observed within the American electorate since Barack Obama’s run for president in 2008. As I listened to her speech in Philadelphia introducing her running mate Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota widely known as Coach Walz, I found myself thinking about the role historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have played

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 26, 2024

A new report shows instructors feel like they’re always on the clock and that many believe the use of technology, in and out of the classroom, is pushing higher ed in the wrong direction. Almost half of faculty members nationally feel burned out because of their work—and a similar number (39 percent) felt emotionally exhausted, according to a report released Thursday by the College Innovation Network.

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Roompact

AUGUST 29, 2024

This week, Dustin sits down with Chester to explore his background and the impact of Living Learning Communities (LLCs) on the student experience. He also shares how residence life professionals can launch or expand the proliferation and utilization of LLCs at their institution.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 18, 2024

Adviser to imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan says he submitted application to run in October election Imran Khan, the imprisoned former prime minister of Pakistan, is aiming to become Oxford’s next chancellor when the university’s graduates and staff vote later this year. Syed Zulfi Bukhari, one of Khan’s advisors, said the former international cricket star had submitted an application to run in the election in October to replace Chris Patten, the former Conservative minister.

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University Business

AUGUST 6, 2024

While most institutions are keenly aware of the impact student experience has on their retention and enrollment numbers, higher education leaders voice concern with the current state of communications and engagement efforts at their schools. Only 16% of the industry’s CIOs report students are getting the right personalized message at the right time.

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Experiential Learning Depot

AUGUST 25, 2024

Are worksheets good or bad? That is the question. For those of you that follow my blog closely you have probably formulated a guess as to my answer to this question. I'm going to start by saying that I don't think worksheets are "bad". I believe that they have a place in this world, but in very very very very very small doses. There are ample alternatives to worksheets, and I hope you'll consider them. ​ I have used worksheets before and will continue to use them occasionally in my teachin

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 5, 2024

Across higher education, the desire for diversity among student populations is usually the responsibility of recruitment efforts but falls short in retention strategies. Colleges typically use a variety of assessments such as standardized tests, essays, and GPA to determine a student's readiness for life in academia. However, there is an oversight that continues to happen.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 20, 2024

Library Faculty Eliminated Amid ‘Fiscal Insanity’ at Western Illinois kathryn.palmer… Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM The university laid off all its library faculty as part of massive cuts, leaving employees and supporters to wonder how the library will serve campus constituents.

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Roompact

AUGUST 27, 2024

“We are not here to lecture our students after they’ve been in class all day.” “I think we need to remember how to just have fun.” As someone who has worked with residential curriculum across several different universities, one of my greatest frustrations is hearing phrases like these. On one hand, I totally agree with.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 18, 2024

Higher tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions could help with funding crisis, says Office for Students chair The head of the universities watchdog in England has said the “golden age of higher education” could be over and all options should be on the table as the funding crisis facing the sector is “significant”. The Office for Students (OFS) interim chair, Sir David Behan, said increased tuition fees and lifting visa restrictions on international students could help revive embattled institu

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University Business

AUGUST 22, 2024

Consider this: Parents helping with their child’s college search may define “affordability” differently than some higher ed leaders. Nearly half of parents surveyed by higher ed consulting firm EAB said “affordable” means their students will graduate without any debt. Even more parents defined “affordable” or “manageable” as taking on only a small amount in loans.

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Higher Education Whisperer

AUGUST 28, 2024

Tom Worthington with the student team: Ethan Teber-Rossi & Steven Nguyen at DeloitteGreetings from Deloitte in Adelaide, where a team of ANU Techlauncher students is competing in the national AIIA iAwards. It was only yesterday the students were told that I am not doing the presentation, they are.

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Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

AUGUST 13, 2024

Since becoming a college president, students and community members frequently have asked me what the day in the life of a college president entails. With a smile, I respond that, as a college president, I am responsible for ensuring that our institution fulfills its institutional mission by providing our faculty and staff with the high-quality resources to support their service to our students who have entrusted us with their dreams and aspirations.

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Confessions of a Community College Dean

AUGUST 20, 2024

New College of Florida Is Dumping Books—and Losing Professors Ryan Quinn Tue, 08/20/2024 - 03:00 AM The conservative transformation of the institution continues, with gender studies texts being tossed and the faculty chair, plus other professors, taking leave.

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Roompact

AUGUST 20, 2024

Belonging is a fundamental human need, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the residence halls. As we all know, creating a sense of belonging is crucial for student retention and success, as it impacts not only their academic performance but also their emotional and social well-being. Who better to help us explore the.

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The Guardian Higher Education

AUGUST 15, 2024

James Esses lost place at Metanoia Institute in London after he campaigned against proposed conversion practices ban A student psychotherapist who was expelled from his master’s course after expressing gender-critical views has received an apology from the training institute where he was studying. James Esses has reached a settlement with the Metanoia Institute in London, which specialises in training counsellors and psychotherapists.

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University Business

AUGUST 20, 2024

Informed higher ed leaders like yourselves aim to keep your fingers on the pulse of what’s on college students’ minds as the school year gets underway. In case you and your leadership team need some additional insights, a new survey is tracking students’ feelings about cost, careers and campus safety. College costs, job prospects, mental health and campus safety are the leading concerns of the 19 million undergraduates now returning to campus, according to the latest Forbes Adv

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HEMJ (Higher Ed Marketing Journal)

AUGUST 6, 2024

Strategies for Attracting Learners in Today’s Competitive Landscape Imagine you’re the first person to arrive at a dinner party. Sure, it’s a little awkward, but you’re able to have a meaningful conversation with the host, who gives you their full attention. As the first round of guests begins to arrive, you engage in similarly stimulating interactions.

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